Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm / Moribashi Set #2This Yoshikazu Ikeda Mizu Honyaki Yanagiba is a 300mm single bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue #1 carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs requiring precise raw fish preparation. Crafted in Sakai by Yoshikazu Ikeda, president of the Sakai Uchihamono Traditional Craftsmen Association, this honyaki blade features a mirror polish finish and measures 291mm in edge length. The construction uses solid high carbon steel without stainless cladding,

offering a durable grip for precise handling during culinary tasks

This is the pro version that can deal with a bigger cabbage and cuts a wider slice

the knife pairs with an octagonal Black Chacate handle that offers a fine texture and durable grip

5mm at the heel and tapers to 0

while the thin profile behind the edge supports intricate cutting tasks

Kenji Togashi is one of the most skilled craftsmen in Sakai

The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Tsuchime Sanmai Petty 150mm is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs requiring a precise tool for peeling

An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip profile

White 2 steel offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

It features an ultra-thin Sanjo grind that is thin behind the edge

measuring 8

180 mm  Tip to Heel Length